pipings

plural of piping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipings
Noun
  • In recent years, attacks on critical infrastructure such as pipelines and subsea communication cables have exposed the vulnerability of underwater assets.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026
  • Driven by looming patent cliffs, newly buoyant public markets, and Big Pharma’s race to beef up their pipelines, dealmaking so far in 2026 amounted to $106 billion over 201 deals, according to PitchBook data.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • His favorite example is capturing condensation from air conditioners, typically by placing a bucket under outdoor drainpipes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Wet coffee grounds can easily clog your drainpipes, leading to costly repairs.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Fires in areas without hydrants require a substantial amount of personnel, apparatus, and coordination.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • Following the fire last month, Pernerewski said officials found that the two hydrants likely became blocked with debris and that residue had gotten stuck in the pipes.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Ursula stared up from the gloomy nave at the enormous mahogany machine booming from the balcony and, rising from it, those shining, impossible banks of pipes that reached into the arches above.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • New York City's sewer network is complex, with pipes spanning over 7,400 miles.
    Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 3 June 2026
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“Pipings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipings. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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